A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1852482 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1853835 epoch_slot_no: 17835 block_no: 1852395 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-27 00:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x560dea2c11cc934fbe46a2badf8cc1de6f0954603f4157cac75bd650ff60a3a8Block Operator
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